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Dutchwonder · 01-23-2019, 06:18 PM

Hi there,

It's been a couple years since I last was on here. However I now have a garage and have begun disassembly on my 49. I have a couple questions on the engine. So it's a 49 Tudor Custom my grandpa bought in 50. The engine is blue, so its early. What I cannot find out is if these numbers mean anything.

What does the F and the NO289 below it mean (it looks like its a screwed in plate?). Also does this number on the Intake mean anything?

Thanks!

Kurt in NJ · 01-23-2019, 07:19 PM

casting pattern #, casting batch # most likely

tubman · 01-23-2019, 07:25 PM

Again, the only numbers that can give any more information are those that may (or may not) be stamped on the intake manifold surface on the block. If they are there, there is information that will allow you to determine the assembly date of the engine.

51 MERC-CT · 01-23-2019, 09:07 PM

If the heads do not have dedicated boss holes to mount an oil filter then the heads are most likely '49.

19Fordy · 01-24-2019, 07:30 AM

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8RT means that it can be used on a pick up truck also.

01-23-2019, 07:19 PM	#2
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,159	Re: Another 8BA ID question... casting pattern #, casting batch # most likely

01-23-2019, 07:25 PM	#3
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,317	Re: Another 8BA ID question... Again, the only numbers that can give any more information are those that may (or may not) be stamped on the intake manifold surface on the block. If they are there, there is information that will allow you to determine the assembly date of the engine.

01-23-2019, 09:07 PM	#4
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: Another 8BA ID question... If the heads do not have dedicated boss holes to mount an oil filter then the heads are most likely '49. __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES

01-24-2019, 07:30 AM	#5
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,943	Re: Another 8BA ID question... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 8RT means that it can be used on a pick up truck also.